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My .308 AR Build Project, any help much appreciated............


Christopher67

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Ok due to the holiday my Aero Precision M5 (.308) Stripped Receiver Set will be here Monday. This is what i have so far.........

 

1. Aero Precision M5 (.308) Stripped Receiver Set  http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/productdetail.aspx?pid=342

 

2. M5 .308 Lower Parts Kit, Complete  http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/productdetail.aspx?pid=171

 

3. Odin Works 308 KMod Forend - 15.5"  https://www.odinworks.com/308_KMod_Forends_p/f-15-km-308.htm

 

4. Buffer Tube, Anti-Tilt (7-Position)    http://www.pof-usa.com/shop/index.php?id_product=29&controller=product

 

5. Heavy Buffers XH Carbine Buffer - 8.5 ounces  http://www.heavybuffers.com/ar15carbine

 

6. .308 RIFLE Buffer Spring - ArmaLite #EA1095  http://www.heavybuffers.com/springs.html

 

 

 

Will any stock fit on the buffer tube i purchased? Like a Magpul  https://www.outdoorgearbarn.com/p-22252-magpul-ar15-acs-l-carbine-stock-mil-spec-black.aspx     <dontknow>

The parts listed below I’m still unsure what route i wanna go, so please feel free to chime in and give my your input, thanks.

 

 

7. Rainier Arms Select .308 Barrel - 16 Black    http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-selecttm-308-barrel-16-blk     Or go this route  Rainier Arms Select .308 Barrel - 20 Black  http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-selecttm-308-barrel-20-blk   Along with this  Bolt Carrier Assembly : DPMS 308   http://www.rainierarms.com/bolt-carrier-assembly-dpms-308

 

8. Or buy one of these Barrel, 18.5", .308 AR, Medium Weight, 1x10, Stainless, Match Quality, FA by Criterion   http://www.fulton-armory.com/barrelfatitan185nmmedss1x10936gasblock.aspx   Along with this  Bolt Carrier Group, .308 AR, with Staked Key, Includes Complete Bolt  http://www.fulton-armory.com/boltcarriergroupcompletetitanincludesboltcomplete-1.aspx

 

9. As far as Gas Block go, im not sure to go with a regular one or an adjustable? <dontknow>

 

10. Im pretty sure im going with this Wilson Combat Accu-Tac Flash Hider, .30 Caliber    http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Accu-Tac-Flash-Hider-30-Caliber/productinfo/TR-ATFH-68/

 

11. As far as glass, im probably gonna go with a SWFA of some sort, but that’s a discussion for another day lol.

 

 

I’m going to shoot this at the range a lot & will surely use it for hunting season next year, so I don't want it to be to damn heavy lol. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Chris. <thumbsup>

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Chris you neeed a car 10 buffer for a 308....the one you picked out is for an ar 15..... magpul mispec will fit a milspec buffer tube...I would just get a milspec tube from outdoor gearbarn and not the pof..... just get a low profile regular ol gas block....and a rainier 16" barrel..my fav :) Wash

Oh if you are gonna use the heavy car10 buffer for your 308....get his 308 buffer spring

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Chris you neeed a car 10 buffer for a 308....the one you picked out is for an ar 15..... magpul mispec will fit a milspec buffer tube...I would just get a milspec tube from outdoor gearbarn and not the pof..... just get a low profile regular ol gas block....and a rainier 16" barrel..my fav :) Wash

 

That buffer tube/buffer & spring were recommended by people at snipers hide & from Clint at heavy buffers himself. Im probably going to get a regular low pro gas block from Bravo Company or maybe even the Geissele gas block.

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Will any stock fit on the buffer tube i purchased? Like a Magpul  http://www.rainierar...8-barrel-16-blk Or go this route Rainier Arms Select .308 Barrel - 20 Black http://www.rainierar...8-barrel-20-blk Along with this Bolt Carrier Assembly : DPMS 308 http://www.rainierar...sembly-dpms-308

8. Or buy one of these Barrel, 18.5", .308 AR, Medium Weight, 1x10, Stainless, Match Quality, FA by Criterion http://www.fulton-ar...36gasblock.aspx Along with this Bolt Carrier Group, .308 AR, with Staked Key, Includes Complete Bolt http://www.fulton-ar...complete-1.aspx

Aero Precision's barrel looks like a good light-er weight option too.

9. As far as Gas Block go, im not sure to go with a regular one or an adjustable? <dontknow>

If you already have that heavy buffer you don't really need an adjustable gas block. BCM or Geissele will do (although unless you really need to pin it I don't see an advantage to spending more on the Geissele).

 

10. Im pretty sure im going with this Wilson Combat Accu-Tac Flash Hider, .30 Caliber    http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Accu-Tac-Flash-Hider-30-Caliber/productinfo/TR-ATFH-68/

Why a flash hider over a compensator?

 

 

 

Chris you neeed a car 10 buffer for a 308....the one you picked out is for an ar 15..... magpul mispec will fit a milspec buffer tube...I would just get a milspec tube from outdoor gearbarn and not the pof..... just get a low profile regular ol gas block....and a rainier 16" barrel..my fav :) Wash

Oh if you are gonna use the heavy car10 buffer for your 308....get his 308 buffer spring

The AR-15 carbine length buffer is correct for his setup since he's doing an AR-10 pattern buffer system.

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Yup, the ACS stocks will collapse completely on a 7-position extension.

Aero Precision's barrel looks like a good light-er weight option too.

If you already have that heavy buffer you don't really need an adjustable gas block. BCM or Geissele will do (although unless you really need to pin it I don't see an advantage to spending more on the Geissele).

 

Why a flash hider over a compensator?

 

 

 

The AR-15 carbine length buffer is correct for his setup since he's doing an AR-10 pattern buffer system.

 

1. Thanks for the reply on the ACS stock

2. Agreed on the Aero barrel, but i want the bolt & barrel headspaced by either Fulton or Rainier, that’s why I chose them. I didn't wanna spend an additional $75 on head space gauges.

3. Im seriously leaning towards that BCM gas block.

4. Actually i don't honestly have an answer for that lol, i watched a couple of videos on the Wilson Combat flash hider & i seem to like it. I do like the LANTAC Dragon Muzzle Brake but at its price it makes me like the Wilson Combat flash hider even more lol.

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Flash hiders - $15-$50 - hide a flash

Brakes - $50-$100 - reduce felt recoil

Compensators - $100-$200 - reduce muzzle climb

(Prices are approx, YMMV)

Buy the one that's suits your needs. The price reflects it's level of engineering.

 

 

Thanks Robocop  <thumbsup>  Do you have any brakes you like best?

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There's really just the Cooley / JP brake.... and a bunch of clones.

 

The real decision comes from, if you ever plan on getting a suppressor. If not, almost any "brake" will be sufficient. If so, you should be looking at something like the AAC Brake or similar.

 

 

As far as a silencer for my .308, probably not going to happen, cause in Maine we can't hunt with one & I’m not going to spend like $1500 to use it just at the range. I like this one a lot http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPTRE-5.58B.750   Would go very nicely on this barrel  http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-selecttm-308-barrel-16-blk  Whats your opinion on this http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPRE-324  ?  Im trying to decide IF the JP Recoil Eliminator looks goofy or not lol. Appreciate your input Robocop <thumbsup>

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I built an 18.5" with the Cooley brake, and Timney trigger.... The current owner shoots it to 800 yards with no issues.

 

BubbaSks has one on his LR308, which I have shot plenty. That is a beast of a rifle, but soft in the shoulder.

 

I have an AAC Brake (two chamber) on my Ruger GSR Scout .308.... THAT IS A SWEET RIFLE SET UP!!!!

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I built an 18.5" with the Cooley brake, and Timney trigger.... The current owner shoots it to 800 yards with no issues.

 

BubbaSks has one on his LR308, which I have shot plenty. That is a beast of a rifle, but soft in the shoulder.

 

I have an AAC Brake (two chamber) on my Ruger GSR Scout .308.... THAT IS A SWEET RIFLE SET UP!!!!

 

 

Nice thanks,  http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPTRE-5.58B.750    Ok this one it is then.   <thumbsup>

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That buffer tube/buffer & spring were recommended by people at snipers hide & from Clint at heavy buffers himself. Im probably going to get a regular low pro gas block from Bravo Company or maybe even the Geissele gas block.

 

The Geissele Super Gas Block is the $hit.  <thumbsup>

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Ok picked up my receiver set today, um..... not happy to be honest. A lot of slop in the upper/lower receiver, where they meet in the buffer tube area. You can easily slide a playing card in there & see more day light then I personally care to see. I called Aero & they told me to send pictures, just waiting now to hear back from them. I even put the pivot pin & take down pin in to see if this would alleviate some of the "slop"  no dice.   *sigh* <munch>

 

 

Anyone else that has this Aero receiver set have this issue at all?

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